Wednesday, January 30, 2019

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is recruiting the
22nd class of Waterways Conservation Officer (WCO) Trainees at its H.R.
Stackhouse School of Fishery Conservation and Watercraft Safety.
The State Civil Service Commission (SCSC) will begin accepting applications January 30 until February 19, 2019.

The class of up to 20 trainees is expected to report for training in
the summer of 2019 and graduate in the summer of 2020. The most recent
previous academy was held in 2015-2016.

Trainees will undergo an extensive 52-week training program
encompassing all aspects of conservation law enforcement. Following
civil service testing and selection, trainees will first complete a
22-week Municipal Police Officers Basic Training conducted by
Pennsylvania State Police at its Northwest Training Center in Meadville,
Crawford County. An additional 30 weeks of training is conducted at the
Stackhouse school located in Bellefonte, Centre County and includes
field training alongside seasoned WCOs. Trainees will assist with
investigations, patrol regions, participate in public outreach events
and stock waterways.

Applicants must meet the following basic criteria:

• Pennsylvania residency • Possess a valid driver’s license • Be at least 21 years of age • High School Graduate or GED • Pass a criminal history background check